Fire
Report a Fire: call Montrose Interagency Dispatch (970) 249-1010 or Upper Colorado River Dispatch Center (Grand Junction): (970) 257-4800 or dial 911.
Fire Information Line (970) 874-6602: Pre-recorded information on current wildfire conditions, prescribed burns and fire restrictions on the GMUG National Forests.
GMUG Fire Information: The official GMUG Facebook page is regularly updated with information on wildfires, prescribed burns and fire restrictions on the GMUG National Forests.
Never leave campfires unattended. Use water to extinguish it & ensure it is dead out and cool to touch before leaving the area. Fireworks are ALWAYS prohibited on National Forest lands.
West Slope Fire Info: General information about Western Slope fire conditions and restrictions.
Mesa County Fire Restrictions Map: Interactive map for fire restrictions in Mesa County.
USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities: Free, easy-to-use website with interactive maps, charts, and resources to help communities understand, explore and reduce wildfire risk.
Dispatch Centers
- Montrose Interagency Fire Dispatch Center: (970) 249-1010
- Upper Colorado River Dispatch Center (Grand Junction): (970) 257-4800
Helpful Fire Links
- Bureau of Land Management, Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management
- West Region Wildfire Council
- Colorado Department of Public Safety - Division of Fire Prevention and Control
- Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center -fire information and predictive services for the Rocky Mountain Region
- National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) - Nationwide clearinghouse for information on current wildland fire status and national situation reports.